With a proven track record at IU Indianapolis, the city-funded program requested $2 million in the 2026 city budget to expand completion grants and scholarships for local students.
Tag: budget
Posted inGovernment
Lawrence councilors say they’re ‘up against the clock’ on the budget
Mayor Deb Whitfield, meanwhile, listed several funding challenges confronting the city.
Posted inGovernment
How much should the city spend on the arts? Speak your mind at an Oct. 2 meeting
The Indy Arts Council is asking for $1.3 million for 2026, to fund arts organizations and artists.
Posted inGovernment
Funding cut to Indy’s immigrant legal defense fund is reversed
Plus: Despite ICE concerns, the sheriff’s budget also passed out of committee.
Posted inGovernment
Forests for Indy asks city to acquire urban forests
The group is asking for $3 million to be included in the city’s 2026 budget for urban forest acquisition.
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The Lawrence mayor and councilors are arguing over the budget again
The conflict has grown so much that a financial advisor backed out.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Wayne Township budget focuses on essentials after property tax cuts
The trustee says the township is set for 2026, but future budgets may be much tighter.
Posted inGovernment
Pike Township avoids losing millions in funding at heated board meeting
Board members approved a state-mandated capital improvement plan days before their deadline.
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About 19% of Indiana child cares have already closed classrooms as state cuts aid
The largest number of closures were in registered ministries, followed by licensed centers.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Beech Grove mayor and councilors forgo raises to aid city budget
Leaders hope to boost the city’s 2026 budget to bridge a potential $600,000 funding gap.
